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Main Medical Building (Spivak, Colo.)

 Organization

Sources

Sanatorium, Volume 16, Number 3 (July-September, 1922): p. 27 photo caption (The Main Medical Building. Erected in 1921 ... Dedicated ... July 9, 1922); p. 27 report (This new building is the culmination of our nation-wide campaign to repair the loss we suffered when fire destroyed the New York Ladies' Auxiliary Building, then the largest structure on our grounds ... To commemorate their work and to perpetuate the foundation they laid in their pavilion which was destroyed by fire, the central wing will always be known as the New York Ladies' Auxiliary Infirmary); p. 28 Building Committee report (Medical Building--Contains executive offices of the Sanatorium proper, and the seat of all medical activities.Contains surgical divison, operating rooms, sterilizing room and surgical wash room. Dental division contains dental waiting room and dental room proper. Physicians offices, medical library, clinic rooms, X-ray department, nose and throat rooms.) Sanatorium, Volume 16, Number 4 (October-December, 1922): p. 58 (The New York Ladies Auxiliary, JCRS, Main Medical Building ... New York Ladies Auxiliary Main Medical Building ); p. 63 table of buildings erected (Main Medical Building, erected by New York Ladies' Auxiliary, JCRS; North Wing Main Medical Building, erected by the St. Louis Ladies' Auxiliary, JCRS) Short walking tour, 2008: #11 (New York Building (Built 1922). This grand structure is by far the largest on the campus, and was built with funds from the New York Ladies [sic] Auxiliary which was founded in 1906 as the first organized Chapter supporting the Center. The New York Building served as the men’s hospital, with a deck built on the back so that the beds could be rolled outside. At the top of this building is the Tower of Hope, long a symbol or the original Jewish Consumptive [sic] Relief Society Campus.)

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1922-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00008
Abstract

Campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The New York Building was completed in 1922 and served as the main hospital building, pictured in the center of the photograph. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1922-1960

Dedication Ceremony of the Texas Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1904-1935

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00044
Abstract

Dr. Philip Hillkowitz sitting behind an unidentified speaker at the dedication ceremony for the New York Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1904-1935

JCRS Ladies' Pavilion, between 1920-1929

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00106
Abstract

New York Ladies Auxiliary Library Pavilion at JCRS. Four unidentified men are seated on benches in the yard. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1920-1929

JCRS Main Building, between 1920-1929

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Identifier: B063.03.0011.00109
Abstract

Main hospital building located on the east side of JCRS. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1920-1929

J.C.R.S. New Main Building, between 1911-1940

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Identifier: B063.03.0036.00054.00001
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Exterior view of the main JCRS building shortly after construction.

Dates: between 1911-1940

Landscaping Towards the New York Building of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1922 - 1936

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00081
Abstract

Landscaping in front of the New York Building on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1922 - 1936

Limousine in Front of the Texas Pavilion for Women, between 1940-1950

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Identifier: B063.03.0035.00080
Abstract An unidentified female patient shakes hands with Dr. William S. Kline in front of a limousine at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The limousine is parked in front of the Texas Pavilion for Women building. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of...
Dates: between 1940-1950

Main Building With Tower of Hope at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, circa 1922

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Identifier: B002.04.0345.0002.00004
Abstract

The main building for men with the Tower of Hope at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: circa 1922

New York Building and Landscaping of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1950-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0003.00084
Abstract

The New York Building, central promenade and landscaping on the campus of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: between 1950-1960

New York Building at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1910-1960

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Identifier: B063.03.0019.00025
Abstract

The New York Building on the grounds of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside Denver.

Dates: between 1910-1960